Studying Math and Computer Science

In a world that is ever more dependent on science and technology, mathematics and computer science provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to be part of ever-developing fields that were not even imagined a decade ago. In addition, jobs related to mathematics and computer science are rated among the best jobs in the U.S. today. For example, the top ten jobs for 2015 include actuary (no. 1), mathematician (no. 3), statistician (no. 4), data scientist (no. 6) software engineer (no. 8), and computer systems analyst (no. 10). See Career Cast's 2015 list of best jobs.